Kyphosis

Kyfos

Svensk definition

En onormalt ökad konvex form på bröstryggraden, sett från sidan.

Engelsk definition

Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.

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Engelska synonymer

Kyphoses Hyperkyphosis Hyperkyphoses